A super popular Maharashtrian specialty loaded with a blend of spicy flavours now made with Paneer, goes perfectly well with a simple laccha paratha.SAOJI PANEER MASALAIngredients400 grams cottage cheese (paneer), cut into 2 inch pieces1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder tsp turmeric powder2 tbsps ginger-garlic paste lemonSalt to taste1 tbsp kala masala2-3 tbsps oilParanthe to serveGravy1 cup saoji masala paste2-3 tbsps oil1 cups onion paste1 tbsps ginger-garlic paste 1 cup tomato puree1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp red chilli powder tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp kala masalaSalt to taste lemon2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish2-3 green chillies, slitMethod1. Take cottage cheese pieces in a large bowl. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, squeeze the juice of lemon into it. Add salt, and kala masala and mix till each cottage cheese piece is well coated with the masala. Set aside for 15-20 minutes.2. To make the gravy, heat oil in a non-stick shallow pan. Place the cottage cheese pieces in the hot oil and shallow fry till golden brown on both sides. Drain on an absorbent paper. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste, and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 4. Stir in the tomato puree, and cook till the oil separates. Add saoji masala paste, mix, and continue to cook till oil separates.5. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, kala masala, and salt and mix well. Cook for 1 minute.6. Add 1 cup water, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.7. Squeeze the juice of lemon into it and mix till well combined. Add the cottage cheese pieces, coriander leaves, and green chillies and gently mix till each piece is coated with the masala. Cook for 1 minute.8. Transfer the gravy into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves, and serve hot with paranthe.Click to Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1h0pGXfFor more recipes : http://www.sanjeevkapoor.comGet Certified on Sanjeev Kapoor Academy : https://www.sanjeevkapooracademy.com/To get recipes on your Google or Alexa devices, click here : https://www.klovechef.ai/signupBest cooked in Wonderchef Kitchenware. Buy Now on : https://goo.gl/eB9kQqFacebook : http://www.facebook.com/ChefSanjeevKapoorTwitter : https://twitter.com/sanjeevkapoorInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/sanjeevkapoor#SanjeevKapoor #SanjeevKapoorKhazana #SaojiPaneerMasala #Paneer #PaneerRecipes #IndianCuisine #Homemade #Paneermasala #Saoji #Paneerrecipes sanjeev kapoor sanjeev kapoor recipe sanjeev kapoor recipes khana khazana chef sanjeev kapoor khana khazana recipes masterchef sanjeev kapoor indian recipes master chef indian food recipes saoji paneer masala saoji paneer recipe saoji paneer paneer recipe paneer recipes paneer masala paneer masala recipe paneer gravy nagpur special nagpur special food nagpur recipe nagpur saoji masala nagpur saoji masala recipe paneeer masala curry